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Recent Examples of ponytail
My hair will be back in a ponytail, headset on.
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
But by the late 2000s and 2010s, the palm tree had deflated to a low ponytail, a look that stylist Guido Palau presented on the Christian Dior fall 2015 runway.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
According to her husband, Regina took about one month to successfully hang from a ponytail without unbearable pain.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, following the high side ponytails at Jacquemus’ co-ed men’s show yesterday, Teyana Taylor proved updos can work on any hair length with a trend of her own: pixie tails.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
But by the late 2000s and 2010s, the palm tree had deflated to a low ponytail, a look that stylist Guido Palau presented on the Christian Dior fall 2015 runway.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
According to her husband, Regina took about one month to successfully hang from a ponytail without unbearable pain.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, following the high side ponytails at Jacquemus’ co-ed men’s show yesterday, Teyana Taylor proved updos can work on any hair length with a trend of her own: pixie tails.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ponytail
Noun
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In her hair, red and white lacy ribbons threaded through two braids in an Indigenous Mexican hairstyle.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sula’s head rested on her arm, an undone braid coiled around her wrist.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Zendaya looked so different with shoulder-grazing ginger locks that were styled in curly pigtails with a middle part.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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His daughter wore her hair in pigtails and a blue-and-white striped dress for the logo portrait.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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On opening night, a lengthy queue of guests wrapped around the side of the local landmark and crowded onto Canal Street, eagerly awaiting entrance.—
Savannah Hanoum,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Huge crowds at the venue — which was open to the public on its first couple of days — contributed to long queues and some delegates being unable to attend their panels.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After securing her drink, the Euphoria star, sporting her signature bob and an emerald green cardigan, could be seen weaving through the crowd, eventually settling at a table with fashion editor Ella O'Keeffe and friends.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Lucy Liu's bob is a classic cut for a reason.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Ponytail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ponytail. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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